It appears that there is good faith on the Democratic side to try to pass the CR and avoid a government shutdown, which is always a disaster.

the fact remains that there are must-pay bills and urgent requirements facing the department that affect the ability of our troops to be well trained and more broadly of the U.S. military to deter and defend against potential aggressors…

While I agree these principles should guide the administration and oversight of Federal funds, the rule would impose new, burdensome requirements on award recipients … and conflict with Congress’ control over the federal funding process.

It’s always a tragedy when someone is killed.

What appears to have happened is that there now has been ... somewhat of an increase of ICE activities before the additional training and body-worn cameras were deployed.

This incident shows how imperative it is that we have a mandate for body-worn cameras.

But to be fair to the Department of Homeland Security, they couldn’t enter into contracts when the government was shut down by the Democrats.

“I believe that all of us must avoid that kind of dangerous and disturbing rhetoric, because it could in fact trigger violence,” Collins added.

“overheated language” about the justices “could in fact trigger violence.”

They don’t have them yet. The orders were placed, but they couldn’t [process] the orders when the government was shut down.

“It’s appalling to me that some of the rhetoric is coming from public officials on both sides of the aisle who should know better than to levy personal and political attacks against the judiciary and the court specifically,” Collins said.

It would be wise for DHS to have a halt in non-urgent traffic stops until we get this straightened out.

This overheated language, this completely inappropriate rhetoric against the Supreme Court, endangers the lives of the justices and erodes public trust in our system of government.

While the investigation of the Biddeford shooting is not yet complete, it raises sufficient critical questions that I spoke with DHS Secretary Mullin last night and urged him to cease all non-urgent vehicle stops.

I urged him to cease all non-urgent vehicle stops.

I spoke with DHS Secretary Mullin last night and urged him to cease all non-urgent vehicle stops.

While it is clear ICE needs to improve its performance, it is important to remember that the work ICE does to protect our country goes far beyond immigration enforcement.

People appreciate the fact that I provide steady leadership — and the word steady does come up a lot.

The Weatherization Assistance Program and the State Energy Program are proven, cost-effective ways to permanently reduce energy usage and lower home energy bills for low-income Mainers.

These allegations are appalling. Nevertheless, it is not up to me to choose the Democratic nominee for Senate.

The extent of the erosion is truly shocking.

This project will help protect property and restore the beachfront.

This is a long championed victory won by a resolute determined community that refused to give up.

Obviously, I’m disappointed in that decision, which turned abortion issues back to the states.

It surprises me. I understand that people are having a difficult time right now economically. That’s why I’ve worked so hard to bring $1.5 billion back to the state of Maine during the past five years.